IBM 8310, 8309, 8308, 8312, 8313, 8311, 8315, 8314 Alert on LAN, Bios levels, Flash update procedures

7.Enter new data in the Value field, then click Apply.

Alert on LAN

Alert on LAN provides notification of changes in the computer, even when the computer power is turned off. Working with DMI and Wake on LAN® technologies, Alert on LAN helps to manage and monitor the hardware and software features of the computer. Alert on LAN generates notifications to the server of these occurrences:

vComputer disconnected from the network

vComputer unplugged from the power outlet

vAll POST errors

vOperating system or POST hang condition

Alert on LAN events are configured to be Enabled or Disabled from the LAN server only, and not from the computer. See the LAN administrator for configuration status information.

BIOS levels

An incorrect level of BIOS can cause false errors and unnecessary FRU replacement. Use the following information to determine the current level of BIOS installed in the computer, the latest BIOS available for the computer, and where to obtain the latest level of BIOS.

vCurrent Level BIOS information

– Run the Configuration Utility to determine the level of BIOS installed.

vSources for determining the latest level BIOS available

1. IBM Home Page http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/

2. PC PartnerInfo-Technical Database (CTSTIPS.NSF)

3. HelpCenter®

4. Levels 1 and 2 Support

5. RETAIN®

vSources for obtaining the latest level BIOS available

1. IBM Home Page http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/

2. PC PartnerInfo-Technical Database (CTSTIPS.NSF)

3. HelpCenter

4. Levels 1 and 2 Support

To update (flash) the BIOS, see “Flash update procedures.”

Flash update procedures

This section details how to flash (update) the BIOS.

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